Michael Olise
21 Sep
Michael Olise had a hand in four goals and Harry Kane scored again as Bayern Munich ran riot to win 5-0 at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Olise, who arrived from Crystal Palace in the summer, scored twice and laid on two more in the win, while Kane had a goal to go…
25 May 2024
Determined to ensure only the best players play for the Super Eagles, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) top brass are planning to persuade Crystal Palace winger, Michael Olise, to embrace Nigeria over France, The Guardian can report. A source at the Glass House revealed that the country's soccer governing body is leaving no stone unturned to…
23 May 2024
England Manager, Gareth Southgate, has indicated interest in recruiting Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise for the Three Lions after the forthcoming Euro 2024 Championship.
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